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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Academics want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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